Decorous and Graceless

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Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Graceless is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Graceless adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: one guest made a graceless comment about the bride's bleached hair

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Decorous is an antonym for graceless.

Nearby Words: grace, graceful, gracefully

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